The next time you're thinking about luxury travel and resting in a five star resort, why not combine with exciting diving holiday? To give some destination ideas, here are our tips for the 10 diving experiences around the world.

1. Yongala, Australia

The Yongala Wreck is located off the coast of Cape Bowling Green, 90 miles south of Townsville in Queensland. After sinking into a cyclone of 1911, the Yongala is protected by Law of wrecks of historical value and is now well known for its incredible abundance of marine life. Divers can expect to see a series of spectacular marine species like sharks bull, tiger, stingrays, octopuses, turtles and a host of reef fish and corals colors.

2. Palau, Micronesia

With the wall dives, blue holes and underwater caves, Palau in Micronesia is another world, the renowned dive site. The Blue Corner Wall is one of the most popular places where sharks reef is known to gather for the feeding of the current. Many divers are hooked to the wall, while enjoying the sheer beauty of the range of curious barracuda, sharks, cuttlefish, wrasses, turtles, whales, shellfish, tuna and sea anemones.

3. Egyptian Red Sea, Egypt

There are many places worth diving around the Red Sea in Egypt, including Thistlegorm, a British major accident located in the Strait of Gobal, which is known for its strong currents. Shark and Yolanda Reef is close by and recommended for drift diving. The Elphinstone reef is also in this area and is home to spectacular soft corals and an abundance marine life.

4. The Maldives

The Maldives is the perfect place to enjoy a luxury diving holiday. Imagine spending your days swimming with manta rays and sea turtles during the day and then a delightful stay in a bungalow on the water overnight. The best places for diving in the Maldives are the North and South Male Atoll Atoll Ari.

5. Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea

Incredible dive sites Papua New Guinea are growing in popularity as word spreads about to its magnificence. With a range of shallow reefs, deep drop, reefs, lagoons and wrecks, divers are sure to marvel at the rich diversity in this area. Diving with dolphins, sharks and sperm whales, and maybe even whales. Night dives on the seamounts is an experience not to be missed.

6. Blue Hole and Cave Caulker, Belize

Belize is popular for diving throughout the year, with the dive sites tend to be affected during the rainy season. Divers in Belize enjoy discovering the extraordinary variety of marine life with many dive sites for all levels of experience.

7. Fiji

Fiji is known for its quiet beaches and friendly locals, and local dive sites are equally attractive. From the huge submarine canyons of coral heads and strong currents, sites outside Somosomo Strait, Taveuni Kadavu Island and the island are filled with dazzling marine life.

8. The Bahamas

Just hearing the name? Bahamas evokes wonderful pictures of sun-drenched beaches and absolute tranquility. The dive sites around the Bahamas is so appealing. Some of the most striking include Nassau, Bimini and Andros Blue Holes. Along with the mesmerizing underwater life can be lucky to see sharks feeding dolphins swim with friendly local.

9. Rocktail Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Dive into the fantastic, though a little cold water in the Maputaland Marine Reserve is an incredible experience. Along with the whale sharks, tiger sharks and blankets, there are plenty of small reef fish. Many people report seeing dolphins and humpback whales in the nearby waters.

10. Sipadan Island, Malaysia, Borneo

Located in the South China Sea, Sipadan is highly recommended for experienced divers as it has strong currents that may be too strong for beginners. This site is rich in species such as barracuda, horse-eye jacks and sharks, as well as green and hawksbill turtles. Two other nearby reefs that are worth visiting Kapalai and Mabul reefs.

No doubt there are many dive sites around wonderful the world. The hardest part of your next luxury holiday diving is deciding where to go.

Karen Cooke is a professional consultant with Travel Associates, an exclusive Australian travel agency catering to the premium travel market. More helpful travel tips and suggestions are available at http://www.travel-associates.com.au

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